I should say that another reason I was ecstatic to have another crack at Judge Dredd, is because I wanted this opportunity to slightly "tweak" my version of him. Here's the thing: there's WAY TOO MANY talented artists with their own takes on him, that I wanted mine to stand out too (apart from the old man scrotum face look that I'm known for).

So I tried to go for a look that was the opposite to what a lot of my friends do with him:

(My rough design approved by Tharg.)

Thinner, sleaker, a blacker look with no highlights, a collar closer to the movie version, a thicker zip, and "tread marks" down his chest.

A slight problem: even though I LOVE Chris Blythe's colouring on this, (it's some of the best I've seen him do!) as is the case sometimes, it's printed a touch too dark, and so it's hard to make out some of my new uniform tweaks. So here is my inked version of Dredd's appearance in the episode.....

So that's it! Please check out the bumper 2000AD Prog 2014 out in all good stores from tomorrow, as well as digitally from the 2000AD store HERE!

I'm really quite proud of this one!!!!

(PS: Look out for a guest appearance by me in another strip in this prog, courtesy of my nemesis, PJ Holden....)

There's a bit of a discussion going on, on the 2000ad board regarding the design of Dredd's outfit, Leigh. I felt you outlined your decision for these changes very clearly and I included a link to your blog. I for one cannot wait to get ahold of the finished article tomorrow! It's always a pleasure seeing your work in the prog, keep up the excellent job!

About Me

I'm a professional comic book artist, based in Liverpool, who has worked on many projects for DC COMICS, 2000AD,and was also the 2008 artist for the LEGO "BIONICLE" comic.
Mostly you can find me in the pages of 2000AD, having drawn JUDGE DREDD, AQUILA with Gordon Rennie, and now drawing my sixth book of the 17th century zombie hunter DEFOE, written by Pat Mills!